How far is Fulton, TX from Rockport, TX?

The driving distance from Fulton, TX to Rockport, TX is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
3.29 mi
00h 06m
Flight
2.95 mi
4.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.95 mi
Kilometers
4.75 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.29 mi
Kilometers
5.3 km
Drive Time
00h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockport
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM CDT
Return by in Fulton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fulton
2026-04-23T00:50
Arrive Rockport
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:06 AM to 7:06 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fulton
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Aransas Pass
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Fulton
1.7 mi
00h 03m
To Rockport
1.6 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fulton and Rockport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fulton and Rockport.

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 35 North

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 35 North

  2. 2

    Continue on Rath Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Rath Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Broadway Street

    1070 ft · 23 sec · Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Austin Street

    2178 ft · 46 sec · North Austin Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    1354 ft · 27 sec · East Market Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fulton and Rockport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
6 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
181.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rath Street
1.49 mi · 45%
State Highway 35 North
0.93 mi · 28%
North Austin Street
0.41 mi · 13%
East Market Street
0.26 mi · 8%
Broadway Street
0.2 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Rath Street

Continue on Rath Street

1.49 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 06m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.4 mi
2.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aransas Pass
00h 03m from Fulton
Leave By
8:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fulton and Mostly Sunny near Rockport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fulton to Rockport?

The road trip is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km) and usually takes 00h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Aransas Pass is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.7 miles from Fulton and 1.6 miles from Rockport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.45 one way or $0.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fulton and Mostly Sunny near Rockport.

Stop Ideas Near Aransas Pass

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Aransas Pass and the surrounding midpoint area.
Rockport Beach Park Pavilions
Scenic stop 0.6 mi away

Rockport Beach Park Pavilions

Rockport , TX
212 Seabreeze Dr, Rockport, TX 78382
Rating 4.7/5 57 reviews City government office,Beach,Convention center,Park,Public beach,Recreation center
Port Aransas Municipal Court
Meeting point 14 mi away

Port Aransas Municipal Court

Port Aransas , TX
710 W Ave A, Port Aransas, TX 78373
Rating 1.8/5 12 reviews City courthouse,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.6 mi away

Aransas Pass Street Department

Aransas Pass , TX
601 N Ave A, Aransas Pass, TX 78336
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City department of transportation

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Aransas Pass.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fulton and Rockport. Straight-line distance: 2.95 mi (4.75 km).

Fulton

#1 Fulton

Town in Aransas County, Texas, United States

Population1,480
Coordinates28.0614000, -97.0411000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Rockport

#2 Rockport

Seaside city of Rockport is located in the state of Texas.

Population10,847
Coordinates28.0207700, -97.0560100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Fulton (-97.0411, 28.0614)
End: Rockport (-97.05601, 28.02077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 5 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.12 gal
0.44 L · about $0.45
Round trip
$0.91
0.24 gal · 0.88 L
Estimated CO2
1.1 kg one way
Round trip: 2.1 kg / 5 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $0.45 $0.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.51 $1.02
Premium $4.59 $0.55 $1.10
Diesel $3.99 $0.48 $0.96

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fulton and Rockport. The current time is 00:50:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.